DEPARTURE
DATES FOR 2005
Every SATURDAY from March 19th 2005 to the end of October
This tour departs from only FIVE central London locations. Please advise where you are staying so we can direct you to the most convenient pick up point. It is your responsibility to be there in plenty of time.
Clients should wait by the concierge desk.
You can be collected from your individual hotel but this attracts a supplementary cost of £10 (per party) for a central London hotel.
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Day One -
Saturday, Devon or Somerset borders
Departing London, we drive through England's oldest
county, Wiltshire, across the amazing Salisbury Plain
where you'll see the great prehistoric temple of Stonehenge
and a landscape simply littered with ancient burial
sites. You'll also see the evidence of Iron
Age hill forts, possible sites of where the great
Celtic king, Arthur and his Round Table knights took
on the Saxon invaders. Then to Winchester to see the
great Round table in the mediaeval hall. Then,
we'll take time to explore Cadbury Castle, perhaps
the site of Camelot, and some lovely surrounding thatched
villages before arriving at our accommodation base.
DayTwo -
Devon or
Somerset borders
Today, we explore the lovely, timeless country of
Dorsetshire.This is real back-roads country where
you'll believe time has stood still amidst the villages
and harbours of the region. Jane Austen's Lyme Regis
is one of the highlights of our day, as will be Thomas
Hardy's cottage and monument. We'll introduce you
to a few matyrs (such as the trade unionists of Tolpuddle,
and those who died at the 'bloody Judge' Jefferies
hand). You'll also see the famed Chesil beach and
the quaint town of Dorchester. And there'll be time
for shopping in the lace and antique town of Honiton.
Dependent on time and
group interests we might find time to include Lawrence
of Arabia's home, a carved giant and England's
smallest pub!
This is a day that we
can really call getting down the 'back-roads'.
Day Three - Devon
or
Somerset borders
Today is a day packed with a range of memorable
sights and experiences. You'll crossthe beautiful and
awesome landscape of the Dartmoor National Park,
en route to the north Cornwall coast. Here,
you'll visit Tintagel castle, the reputed birthplace
of King Arthur. The castle sits on top of
the wild cliffs accessible only by walking. Later,
we'll visit a selection of the quaint fishing villages
of the north Cornwall and Devon coasts. This is
a day where photographers need to ensure a plentiful
supply of film! Finally, our day in Cornwall
would not be complete if we didn't stop for a famed
Cornish 'pastie' somewhere on route, perhaps in
a thatched-roofed country pub?
Day Four - London
On today's itinerary is Cheddar Gorge and the mystic town of Glastonbury, site of Arthur's burial and 'New Age' capital of England. Here you'll see the ancient abbey and the mysterious 'Tor'. Next, we'll visit Wells and its famed Norman 12th century cathedral before travelling the short distance to the stunning city of Bath. You'll have time to explore this elegant Georgian city and its Roman remains before we drive back to London partially by the old coaching road.
This
tour will combine with others of our Mini-tour series.
Price :
£425.00 GBP per person based on two adults sharing twin or double room
£445.00 GBP per single adult
£299.00 GBP per child sharing adult room
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